Nearly one in two French owners is dissatisfied with their renovation works (source: ADEME). The reason: technical decisions made alone, without guidance, and goals — comfort, energy savings — rarely met. The good news: this disappointment is avoidable. The key is one word — guidance by a single, reliable point of contact, from diagnosis to handover.
What the ADEME study reveals
- ≈ 50% of French people are dissatisfied with their renovation works.
- 75% of house renovations fail to improve the energy rating (DPE).
- 85% of individuals make complex technical decisions without real guidance.
Why so much disappointment?
- Technical choices made alone, without an overall view.
- Multiple, poorly coordinated trades, with no one steering.
- Building defects appearing months after completion.
- Works that miss the goal (comfort, energy bill, property value).
The key to a successful renovation: guidance
A successful renovation doesn’t start with the works, but with diagnosis and coordination. A single point of contact who masters all trades avoids blind spots — and stands behind the result. That’s the Genesius promise, for over 10 years on the French Riviera.
Genesius services for works without nasty surprises
- Pre-purchase survey — we inspect the property before you buy: defects, works, real budget, compliance. (See our guide to buying to let from abroad.)
- Defect diagnosis and remediation — we identify and fix the flaws of a poorly executed job.
- Compliance upgrades — electrics, safety, standards.
- Single point of contact, all trades, insured ten-year liability.
Your project in safe hands
Before you buy, before you sign, before you regret it: talk to a team that steers your project from A to Z. See our guide to the legal risks of buying remotely. Pre-purchase survey and free quote.
Source: ADEME (French environment agency), study on the energy renovation of individual houses. For information only.